I will try to post some aftermath photos when I can. Unsure of when I will be able to do that as I expect to be out of power for about a week or more after the storm. I remember back in 2005 that's about how long it was before I had power. So we will see.

Hurricanes is #3 on my list of reasons not to live in Florida. Stay safe, marKo.

#1 and #2 are? Lol.

It varies between these things: Psychopaths, bizarre crimes, general craziness, insects, arachnids, alligators, heat with humidity

All things that are Florida!!!

I'm in Orlando, went to the store...no buggies, water, chips, bread...soda was disappearing quickly. I filled up for a premium price on gas (thank you Harvey) but now I'll run on full. Everyone seems to be panicking...we won't get serious about taking precautions until Thur/Fri. Because we're inland we'll get lots of rain and wind. Florida is a great big sieve...it usually drains off quickly.

Thank goodness we have a camper...I'll put all my meats and as much of my frozen foods in there that I can...and until the storm hits...it's gonna be freezer surprise for dinner!!!

Yup, not my first rodeo. I just left Texas to come to work in Daytona Beach. Good thing I have Mississippi gulf coast experience. Working on the road can put you in some funny situations. Right now I am staying at my co-workers house which is in Deltona and should be OK.

Marko, check with La Quinta, they allow pets. We would stay there with 3 small dogs and a cat with no problems. Most are very pet friendly.

Man, this storm is something else. I don't know where this thing is going. One minute it wants to push to the gulf, the next it's going up the East coast of FL. This storm doesn't know where it wants to go let alone the meteorologists who are trying to figure out where it's going.

The biggest issue is, if I leave FL, it could literally make a slight turn and chase us up the coast. Or it could go into the Gulf of Mexico and cut us off. It might be better to stay with this thing.

I follow Ventusky. The most important days are next Sunday and Monday. Anything can happen, but Irma may head north to hit Charleston, SC. I think in Florida, you need to "run from the water and hide from the wind". Evacuating to the north may be just the wrong thing.

Exactly my point. I think we may hunker down in my gf's parent's house. They have both hurricane shutters and also hurricane proof windows. They also seem to be fairly high according to the flood warning map. The biggest issue now is to make sure our pup doesn't have a heart attack. Gunna attempt to get her some doggie drugs to put her in a state of drowsiness until the storm is done.

Don't worry guys, I've done this a time or two here in FL. I will be careful... But I'll make sure to take my camera. ;)

... They have both hurricane shutters and also hurricane proof windows. ...

How about the roof?! Strong enough to stay attached?

Our house is very sturdy and strong...we built ours the year Hurricane Andrew devistated south Florida. We had to do extra strapping for wind load far above the requirements at that time and now!!! At the time it was a royal pain...25 years later...grateful to have it done!!!